Sacraments


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Baptism

Baptism is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation. It is through this Sacrament that individuals, baby through adult, who believe in Jesus Christ formally become members of His Church. Baptisms can be arranged by contacting Deacon Pat Knier at least one month before the desired date.


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Reconciliation

Reconciliation is the Sacrament through which Christ offers forgiveness of sins to us. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Saturday afternoons in church from 3:00 to 3:30 PM or anytime by appointment. Communal Reconciliation Services for Advent and Lent are rotated between our linked parishes of Holy Rosary, St. Ann-St. Anna and SS. Peter & Paul-Kiel.  Please watch the bulletin for dates, times and locations.


Preparations for First Reconciliation are typically made during a child's second grade of school through the Religious Education Program.


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Eucharist

Holy Eucharist is the second of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Holy Eucharist is the reception of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine which is consecrated by a priest at the celebration of the Mass.

 

Preparations for First Eucharist are typically made during a child's second grade of school through the Religious Education Program.



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Confirmation

Confirmation is the third of the Sacraments of Initiation. It is the sacrament through which those who have been baptized in Christ share more fully in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and in membership in Christ's Church. At Holy Rosary, the Sacrament of Confirmation is generally received by high school students in their senior year. Preparations for Confirmation are made through the Religious Education Program.


Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Sick through which Christ offers the healing, strengthening powers of the Holy Spirit to those who are sick and suffering and His consolation to those who are dying. Catholics who are seriously ill, preparing for or recovering from surgery or other serious medical procedures and those who are advanced in age receive this anointing. The Sacrament is administered by a priest. To receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the Parish Director or the parish office to make arrangements.


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Marriage

The Sacrament of Matrimony is the Sacrament through which Christ joins a Christian man and woman in a life-giving, love-giving, lifelong union, which reflects Christ's union with His Church. Couples who wish to be married at Holy Rosary Church are asked to contact the Parish Director  at least six months before the hoped-for date of their wedding so as to complete all the necessary preparations in time.


Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the Sacrament through which Christ ordains and empowers a man to act in the person of Christ as a priest. The Church is blessed with men who have committed their lives to serving the Church. If you would like more information about priesthood, contact the pastor or the diocesan vocation office at 920-272-8293 or www.gbvocations.org.


Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Are you or someone you know searching for a direction in life? Are you an adult who is now looking to be confirmed? Have you never been baptized and now would like to be? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) may be for you. RCIA is the process through which someone considers becoming Catholic. It is also the process for those who have not completed their Sacraments of Initiation. If you or someone you know would like more information about RCIA, please contact Deacon Pat Knier.